Class Timetables
Longfield hall, Camberwell
Alongside our termly classes, McAlpine Dance collaborates with Longfield Hall Trust in delivering many courses and workshops which are free to the local community.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Class times
Clyde Hall, Croydon
Wednesdays
General Tap for Adults
09.30am – 10.25am
General Ballet for Adults
10.30am – 12.00pm
(with Alison Doubleday at the piano)
New Classes
Mondays
Start To Dance/Pre Primary
4.00pm – 4.45pm
Primary In Dance
4.45pm – 5.30pm
Summer Term 2021
Monday 19th April - Saturday 10th July
Half term 30th May - 14th June (2 weeks break)
Class information
McAlpine Dance
We follow the Royal Academy of Dance method of training for ballet, regularly entering our students for exam sessions throughout the year.
Start To Dance
Saturdays at Longfield Hall, Mondays at Clyde Hall.
Start To Dance is designed for the toddler to learn the basic movements through rhythmic exercises and story telling with the use of nursery rhymes and fun, musical extracts.
Pre Primary In Dance
Tuesdays & Saturdays at Longfield Hall, Mondays at Clyde Hall.
This is appropriate for the 4 to 5 years.
Primary In Dance
Tuesdays & Saturdays at Longfield Hall, Mondays at Clyde Hall
This is appropriate for the 5 – 6 years
Grades 1 – 3 are appropriate for 7 year olds and above
Grades 4 – 8 age and ability to be assessed by the teacher.
Stage Club
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays – Longfield Hall
Stage Club incorporates tap and musical theatre dance (ISTD Tap and Modern). The class levels (1,2,3) correspond to the ISTD modern and tap – primary to grade 3. Children will also enjoy dancing together in non syllabus routines each week.
Contemporary/Lyric Jazz
Saturdays – Longfield Hall
Our Saturday class includes core strength and stretching exercises as well as incorporating dance routines. This class is suitable for teenagers and adults.
Silver Swans 50+ Ballet / Conditioning
Fridays – Longfield Hall
Silver Swans 50+ Ballet conditioning – this class is perfect for regaining confidence and love of dance as well as gaining strength and suppleness. Louisa is a Silver Swans licensed teacher through the RAD. These classes are sometimes funded through Longfield Hall. Contact catherinehamilton@longfieldhall.org.uk for more information.
Adult Ballet and Tap classes
Online Adult Ballet class
09.00 – 10.15 Fridays A gentle and invigorating start to the day. Louisa will send you the link when you enrol.
If you are new to Zoom there is some “getting started” information here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started
General Tap
Fridays Longfield Hall, Wednesdays – Clyde Hall
Beginners and improvers are welcome to these classes. Feel fit while enjoying the dance routines which are often from the musicals we all love!
General Ballet
Fridays – Longfield Hall , Wednesdays – Clyde Hall
All are welcome from beginners to those who have a basic knowledge of dance. Our adults enjoy a safe, inclusive space to rekindle the joy of dance
Ballet / Tap dance coaching – private
Extra coaching classes are available. Contact louisa@mcalpinedance.com for more information.
Download full timetable of all classes at Longfield Hall and Clyde Hall